Yuan Chenfeng nodded with satisfaction, "Very good, any news on Zhang Jia?"
"No, logically speaking, he should have succeeded by now, but according to the people monitoring in secret, there’s been no unusual movement from the Dingtai Martial Arts Hall."
Yuan Chenfeng sneered at this, "The lack of movement is the greatest anomaly, which precisely proves that Zhang Jia might have succeeded. After all, at this crucial moment, even if Lu Dingtai died, the people at Dingtai Martial Arts Hall wouldn’t dare make a fuss for fear of affecting their morale."
"Master, you are wise!"
"Remember to be swift when dealing with Zhang Jia’s family; do not leave traces that can be traced back. If Zhang Jia is dead, so be it, but if he survives and comes back, you’ll say Zhao Ya’s people killed his family, understand?"
"Understood."
"You may leave. Have the people monitoring the Dingtai Martial Arts Hall stay alert during this period. Do not miss any clues, and report any abnormal actions to me immediately."
"Yes!"
After his subordinate left, Yuan Chenfeng sat thinking for a moment, and after confirming he hadn’t left any loopholes, he couldn’t help but sneer.
"Lu Dingtai, whether you’re poisoned or not, you don’t have many days left."
Ever since he got close to Lin Shiguo, Yuan Chenfeng’s status had risen, and he was now able to access the core circle of cavalry under Wei Hongbin.
So he was very clear about what had been happening recently.
At least a third of the martial arts halls in the commandery had secretly pledged loyalty to Wei Hongbin.
At the same time, Wei Hongbin continuously mobilized his cavalry, and an invisible net was spreading, just waiting for the grand finale.
Therefore, Yuan Chenfeng was full of confidence and didn’t believe Lu Dingtai and his disciples had any chance of making a comeback.
Once Dingtai, Ren Yong, and Guangrui martial arts halls were crushed, only his own Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall would remain dominant in the entire commandery.
Thinking of this, Yuan Chenfeng couldn’t help but feel secretly pleased.
Just then, someone delivered a message, saying Lin Shiguo had matters to discuss and asked Yuan Chenfeng to come over.
Even though it was already dusk, when Lin Shiguo summoned him, Yuan Chenfeng dared not delay, so he changed his clothes immediately and went over.
At this time, Lin Shiguo resided in a luxurious mansion, which used to belong to one of the top noble clans in the commandery; however, all the men of this noble clan were now in jail, and their women were distributed among the cavalry. Thus, Lin Shiguo moved in with great fanfare.
Upon seeing Lin Shiguo, Yuan Chenfeng bowed low with humility and fawning, "I don’t know why the Deputy General has called for me?"
Lin Shiguo leaned against the Arhat Bed with a beautiful lady gently massaging his legs, yet his face was still full of irritation.
"It’s been too boring these past few days. I heard there are a few good brothels in your commandery; take me to have a look and see if there’s anything fresh."
Yuan Chenfeng hesitated at the words.
"What? Even this small task you can’t handle?" Lin Shiguo noticed Yuan Chenfeng’s hesitation and couldn’t help but say.
"No, Deputy General, you may not be aware, but ever since the Celestial Soldiers entered the city, those brothels have closed down, so where can we find anything fresh?" Yuan Chenfeng replied.
Those who run brothels are usually people with backgrounds and influence; these people are the most well-informed. As soon as Wei Hongbin’s men entered the city, they all closed down.
Because they know better than anyone that continuing to operate will surely lead to endless trouble.
Lin Shiguo chuckled at this, "Didn’t I say you have a rigid mind? Just because they’re closed doesn’t mean we can’t go. Can’t we just make them open? Let me see which brothel dares not open under my military order."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Chenfeng was struck by an idea, "In that case, I know a good place. Plenty of girls there, each more beautiful than the last, especially a courtesan famous throughout the commandery — not only is she stunningly beautiful, but crucially, she’s a clean courtesan."
"Oh, where?" Lin Shiguo became interested.
"Drunken Flower House!"
"Good, someone go deliver a message to this Drunken Flower House, saying I’ll be coming over soon and to hurry and open up to welcome guests. Especially remember to tell them I want to meet that courtesan." Lin Shiguo ordered.
Immediately, a soldier went to deliver the command.
Inwardly, Yuan Chenfeng sneered.
The reason he deliberately mentioned Drunken Flower House was because Shi Qingqing was there.
The relationship between Shi Qingqing and the second disciple of Dingtai Martial Arts Hall, Shen Dao, was something almost all martial arts disciples in the commandery knew.
Thus, Yuan Chenfeng planned to redirect the trouble, letting Lin Shiguo confront Dingtai Martial Arts Hall first.
If Shi Qingqing were really favored by Lin Shiguo and taken in, surely Shen Dao would take action, and by then, Dingtai Martial Arts Hall would be the first to collapse.
Meanwhile, Lin Shiguo also changed his clothes and then said, "Let’s go, Old Yuan, come with me. I have to see if this Drunken Flower House is as good as you say. If it’s not, don’t blame me for being harsh."
"Rest assured, Deputy General, I wouldn’t dare deceive you," Yuan Chenfeng hastily replied with a laugh.
With a cavalry escort, Lin Shiguo and his entourage set off grandly towards Drunken Flower House.
But just halfway there, suddenly a messenger came rushing on horseback. Upon reaching Lin Shiguo, he dismounted quickly to report.
"Deputy General, a rebel has been discovered at Taihe Tea House."
"So what if you found one? Just kill them on the spot; is that something that requires reporting to me?" Feeling his mood spoiled, Lin Shiguo replied angrily.
"But..."
"But what?"